Easy unplugging : Universal Plug by Kim Seung Woo

Designed by Kim Seung Woo – Universal Plug is a very simple idea that should be implemented on all electronics. Pulling out a plug is not a hard work, but it is not always an easy task. This plug comes with a circular cut-out which can help you pull it out easily and encourage users to save energy, because we all know by now that leaving your electronics plugged in can suck away unused energy. I hope that some people who work in the electronics production see this idea …and who knows we will see it more and more in use, is very useful I think. – Via – 1, 2

Contrary to what you may think, if you have ever used an EU-standard electrical plug, you will understand that while having a hole to conveniently pull out a plug is surely nice, the design above, the leveled two-pronged plug is not a good design. The reason is that with out a third un-leveled prong (like we have here in the US for ground), the prongs are more susceptible to being bent because there is no support for vertical movements. At any rate, I’m happy to see more environ-oriented design ideas.

good idea! but its not an invention. such electrical plug wasstill designed in the early 60’s on the famous school of designin ulm, germany.(hfg ulm)and i think there must be a reason, why this idea was never produced bythe industry.

I agree with the safety concerns. You should let an electrician look at this. If there is a short or a surge it will melt the plastic. Inserting your finger between the exposed wires is the worst thing you could do!